Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
341761

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ewart) Halford & R.J.F.Hend.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 6: 240 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341093



Common Names

  • Bertya virgata
  • Virgata Bertya
  • Virgata Tree


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Synonyms

  • Bertya cupressoidea (Grüning) Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Bertya dimerostigma cupressoidea Gruning [unknown]
  • Beyeria virgata Ewart [unknown]

Description

Bertya virgata (also called Virgate Bertya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in wet areas, such as swamps, and is characterized by its small, greenish-brown flowers and its narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bertya virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bertya virgata has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, ovoid and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertya virgata is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bertya virgata

Bertya virgata is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales and Queensland.

Bertya virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bertya virgata?

Bertya virgata

What is the common name of Bertya virgata?

Virgate Bertya

What is the natural habitat of Bertya virgata?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-221330: Based on the initial data import
Alfred James Ewart (1872-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewart' in the authors string.
Rodney Henderson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.F.Hend.' in the authors string.
David A. Halford: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halford' in the authors string.